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? - - - - - * ??THE 1916TELEPHONEDIRECTORYI Will be on the presses 1January 20, 1916 1Please write any change or addresses thatyou desire under your name and eithermail or hand to A. C. WILLIAMS,who may be found at the oldtelephone office.Juneau and DouglasTelephone SystemAUTOMOBILE FATALITIESWASHINGTON*. Jan. 3.?Is thedeadliness of the automobile Increasing: or decreasing?This question seems to be answeredin a very conclusive manner by theBureau of the Census. In making public some preliminary mortality statistics for the year 1914. which indicatethat during the five years from 1909to 1914 the number of automobiles ir.use in the United States increasedmore than twice as rapidly as thenumber of fatalities caused by them.At the close of 1909, according tofigures compiled by the National Automobile Congress, of New York City,from state registration reports, duealowance being made for duplicateregistration;, the number of automobile* In use in the United States wasapproximately 200.000: by the closeof 1913 it had risen to 1.270.000; anda year later, at the end of the year1914. It was 1.730.000.In the meantime the number ofdeaths due to automobile accidentsand Injuries Increased from 632 in thedeath-registration area in 1909, containing 63 percent of the populationof the United States, to 2.623 In thesame area in 1914; and the Increasefrom 1913 to 1914, for the registrationarea as constituted In 1913, then containing 65 percent of the population ofthe country, was from 2.48$ to 2,793.Thus a five-year Increase of 775per cent?accepting as reliable the figures compiled by the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce?ininumber of machines has been accompanied by an Increase of 135 percentin automobile fatalities; and a oneyear increase of 38 percent In numberof machines has been accompanied by ;an increase of 12 percent in fatalitler.Perhaps a more reliable comparisonfrom the statlclan's point of view,can be made between the increase Innumber of automobiles in use and theincrease in the rate per 100.000 population for deahts caused by them. This!s because, with a given number ofmachines In use in every given area,the fatalities due to them will tend tobe proportional to the population ofthe area. When the comparison Ismade on this basis. It appears that afive-year increase of 775 percent innumber of machines has been accompanied by an increase of 238 percent?from 1.2 to 4.3 per 100.000 population?in the death rate resulting fromautomobile fatalities. Similarly, a oneyear increase of only 10 percent?3.9to 4.3 per 100.000?in the death ratecharged to them.One cause of this proportional decrease in the destructlveness of thoautomobile is undoubtedly to be foundin a reduction In average annual mileage; but, after due weight !s giventhis factor, and a suitable margin isallowed for possible error resultingfrom inaccuracy in the estimated portion of the automobile statistics, thefigures still appear to furnish amplejustification for the conclusion thatthe automobile today is being drivenwith more care and more regard forpublic safety than It was a few yearsago.MRS. MILNES RESIGNSHER POSITION IN SCHOOLSKAGWAY. Jan. 11. ? Last Wed1 nesday Mrs. Louise Milnes. who hasbeen one of the teachers in the Skagway schools handed in her resignationto the Board of Education, effectiveat once.Mrs. William Bunting, who. as MissLalonde, taught In the school someyears ago has accepted the appointment to fill the vacancy created byj the resignation of Mrs. Milnes for thebalance of the year.?(Tho Alaskan.)REALTY DEED RECORDEDA deed has been filed showingthat George C. Burford has sold tolJ. W. Rummel. lot 11, block 2, Pacific| Coast Addition for $800.00.Let The Empire do your printing.1 Who Fills Your |f PRESCRIPTIONS? jjt ;;J This Pharmacy haa enjoyed the 31J confidence of the people of Ju- J!i neau for TWENTY YEARS.Our Policy 3:% To supply ONLY THE BEST ?I DRUG STORE GOODS AT THE %J LOWEST PRICES. 33$ Bring Your Prescriptions 3!I Here.?? <>X tI Winn's Prescription it Pharmacy i:? 11S Second St. Phone 3 33* +If 11i ! AMONG THE THEATRESi I i, * f f?? fJUNEAU ORPHEUMSAT?Jan. 15."CHECKERS,"? a Five-reel dramaof the race track. As a book andplay it has delighted thousands ofpeople. It is tho drama wonderful?full of stirring situations?a story ofheart interest. Thmos W. Ross?as"Checkers," aud a strong cast ofBroadway favorite;."THE PROPERTY MAN," A Charley Chaplin two-reel rocedy? completes the program. Chas. Chaplin?world's greatest film comedian?is athis best in this comedy. A laughfrom beginning to end.Sunday and Monday?Jan. 16 and 17."A ROYAL IM POSTER,"? Pathehand-colored picture. Prince Ludwlgof Cravina is very wild?often goeson sprees that would reflect no credit on the good name of the regningfamily?He has a servant Enrico whoso strongly resembles him that whenhe leaves the palace he dresses vtheservant In his clothes so that his absence will not be noticed. A prettypeasant girl?but come and see thiswonderful picture for the rest of the3tory. Two shows nightly. Admission 10 and 25 cents.A comedy featuring Sidney Drew?jntltled "The Hair of Her Head," isi scream.Coming?"THE MELTING POT"?featuring Walker Whiteside and Valjntino Grant ????SPRING FETEThe Ladies' Guild of Trinity churchire planning to give the people ofluneau a treat on the evening of MayDay next. The various features will>e announced later.CARL C. JOHNSON,Of EMPIRE STAff,HERE WITH BRIDECarl C. Johnson, a popular memberof the Empire mechanical staff, returned from Seattle this morning?with a br.'do, who was Miss Edna Margaret Erlckson of Seattle. Ah a resultThe Empire Is with difficulty gettingto press today, the entire staff havinghad to choose between wading throughrice and old shoes, partaking of delicious wedding cake, and getting towork.The ceremony took place Mondayevening, January 10, at 7:30 p. m.. atthe home of the brlde'B parents. Mr.and Mrs. H. R. Erlckson, 6016 FirstAvenue Northwest, Scattlo, the Rov.H. A. Stub, pastor of tho Em, Lutheran Church officiating. Followingtho ceremony, which was witnessedi by tho members of tho two familiesonly, a wedding supper was servedat tho bride's home and Mr. and Mrs.Johnson motored to tho steamship Admiral Evans, which left Seattle forJuneau at 9 o'clock.The bride was born In Seattle,where her parents have resided forthirty years. Sho and Mr. Johnsonwero schoolmntOB. and their marriageIs the outcome of an association extending over many years. Sho Is talented and popular and was prominent In the school sho attended atSeattle.Tho bridegroom has been In theemploy of The Emplro since thenewspaper was founded by GovernorStrong four years ago, and Is oneof the paper's mainstays. He residedIn Cordova a short tlmo beforo hocame here.Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will be athome after February 10, at the B. C.Delzelle residence In Dlstin Avenue.CARPENTERS' UNION DIESIN JUNEAU BEFORE BIRTH??The carpenter's union of Juneauhas died aborning. The expectedlocal was killed last night at a rousing meeting of the saw and hammermen held In the dining room of theClrclo City Hotel.There were over seventy presentat lust night's meeting when It wascalled to order. Almost Immediately!t was intimated by various speakersthat there were reefs ahead for the-arpenters who had signed an agreement to Join a union.After a dozen speakers were heard,tho motion was put, that In view ofthis fact, the carpenters who signedtho agreement rc3c'nd all former ac?lon. Not a voice peeped "no." Thenmatters took another turn. Tho contractors of tho city stated they would'orm an association and would agreeto pay sixty cents an hour scale. Following the carpenter's meeting thevarious contractors took steps toward'ormlng a real association.George C. Burford, chairman of thecommittee to consult bus'nessmen andmining men with reference to the carpenters' situation, said at the meeting'hat the mining men were willing tosupport the carpenters of Juneau whowere good workmen, and would pay?op-notch wages, and did not Intend tocut prices where tho work wouldstand all tests, but they did object tohaving to pay $6.00 a day for carpenters' helpors.Tho rarpenters who signed a paperfor a local organization voted againstunionizing, many declaring they didnet know that It was n union beingformed.? ? >*?? + ?????? + ??????? 4* Personal Mention ++ +4 + *4 + 4 4-4 + 4 + + 4 + + 4 4Alex H. McDonald agent for the\laska Steamship Co.. at Seward, wastho guest of W. S. Wagner, of Wagnes'r Cafe, during the stay of theNorthwestern In port last night.Messrs. McDonald and Wagner areold-time friends.C. Thull of Thane came Into Juneau last night to meet his wife, apassenger on the Despatch. They registered at the Gastlncau.Judge L. T. Erwin left for Cordovaon the Northwestern enrouto IntoFairbanks over the trail.F. Lantron, of the Perseverance, Isregistered at the Alaskan.L. P. and M. L Davl3. retired lumbermen of Bremerton, Wash, havearrived In tho city looking for a business location. They are registered athe Alaskan.F. Hudson, of Thane, Is registeredat the Gastlncau hotel.Jack Kearn3, of Douglas, Is registered at the Gastineau.D. L. Rosenfleld, a San Franciscohat drummer. Is registered at theAlaskan.Chief Assistant Clerk John T. Reed,of the United States district court,returned today on the Admiral Evansfrom a vacation trip to California.C. Granger, of Ketchikan, arrivedon the Despatch and registered at theOccidental.J. E. Moulton has registered at theOccidental where he Is making hisheadquarters.Dr. A. P. Hawes, of Whltehorse, Isin the city.Miss A. Miller, of Seattle, is registered at The Bergmann.P. M. C. Whlttakcr, of Portland, isat the Gastineau.Mrs. Mary Lazier, of Thane, was areturning passenger on the Northwestern.Mrs. J. H. Kline, wife of the assistant agent of the Alaska Steamshipcompany, returned last night from Seattle."Editor and Publisher:"?Miss Gertrude E. Mallcttc, assistant city editorof the Dally Empire at Juneau, Alaska, is in Spokane, Wash, visiting herparents. Miss Malletto has a rarecollection of Kodak prints, many ofthem taken from perilous angles onmountains over which she has trampdd.L. P. Davis, of Bremerton, Wash, isat the Alaskan.William Townsend is on the Northwestern bound for Cordova. Recently Mr. Townsend was in the restaurant business here.Mrs. A. T. Spatz returned todayfrom a visit of several months ao horformer home in Seattle."Jack" Barrett, representing theNew York Life Insurance company,left on the Northwestern for a business trip to Seward.Frank Gehrlng returned on theNorthwestern last night from NewYork, where ho enjoyed a visit withhis parents. Mr. Gehrlng cays the entire country is enjoying unprecedented prosperity.? ?? Juneau Church Services ?? ?TRINITY (EPI8C0PAL) CHURCHFourth and Gold SixeetsRoy. G. D. Christian, Priest In Charge.Second Sunday after Epiphany.Celobratlon of tho Holy Eucharistat 8 a. m.Sunday School at 12:30.Evensong at 7:30, with continuationof last Sunday sermon, showing (1)Connection botween the idea of theKlngdoriT of Heaven now sot up onearth (In Christ's Church) and thegreat modern assertion of social responsibility and betterment of conditions fh this world, (2) Why theChurch Saves People, (3) Nothing isto be compared to the kingdom in .importance, dignity, of benefit.Questions are Invited and will beansworod.+ + +SCANDINAVIAN SERVICES IL. O. Williams. Pastor.The subject for tomorrow eveningin the Christian Science Church will ibe: "Tho Grace of God," Hoping thatall who understand the Scandinavianlanguages will attend, as we hold thatthe subject dealt with, will bo ofpractical value to all.? ? ?CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCHServices are held in Christian Science Church, Fifth street botwoenMain and Sownrd, evory Sunday at11:00 a. m. Subject "Life."Everybody is welcome.Sunday School at 10 a. m.? + ?CATHOLIC CHURCH(Rev. Father Kennelly.)Low mass 8:30 a. m.nigh Mass 10:30 a. m.Instruction and benediction 7:30p. m.? + ?NORTHERN LIGHT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHJohn B. Stevens, Pastor.Morning aorvlce at 11. Subject:" The Period of Organization inChurch History."Evening service af 7:30. Subject:"Wearing Sack-cloth Unsuspected.Hidden Troubles."Special music at both services. Mrs.Dawes, director.Sunday school meets at 12.Young People's meeting at 6:30.Prayer Meeting at 7:30 Thursdayevening.??BIG DANCE 8ATURDAY NIGHTTURNER HALLThree Dances for 25 Cents.A now three-piece orchestra hasbeen ongaged for this dance. Ladles 1free. 1-13-3L jLet The Empire do your printing.* =*FOR RENTTwo largo furnished roomsone with bath connectod. Firstclass table board.?Mrs. M. H.Lynch, 318 Fourth SL* -**Good TeethGood Appearance and Health .High-ClassDENTISTRYs At 8an Francisco Dental? ParlorsPricesReasonableDR. HALFORD DR. BADGEROSeward Bldg.fr?GOOD BILL AT ORPHEUM.Tonight at the Orpheunj that greatrace track photoplay "Checkers" willbo given and Charlie Chaplin In "ThoProperty Man" will be a comedyBcream. Tomorrow night WlH'amHlller will appear In "The Ski-man,"tho movie that was made at ScenicHot Springs, a short dlstanco up theCascades from Seattle. For tho comedy feature Manager Splckett will glvoCharlie Chaplin In "Laughing Gas."?(1-16-lt.)ELKS' DANCE COMING.The recently appointed Ladles' Entertainment Committee of tho Elkslodge onnounce that preparations areunder way for a dance to be given atElks' Hall on Thursday, January 27th.In order to avoid overtaxing tho capacity of the hall each member of tholodge will be allowed to extend oneInvitation only, and the commlttcohns decided that the dance will not bea leap year party:WOMAN'S CLUB MEETINGThe Women's club departments ofmusic, art, and literature and currentevents. Is meeting this afternoon withMrs. Metcalfe, Ninth and Dixon.The Empire prints more papers andhas by a long way tho most regularpaid subscribers of any newspaper InAlaska. ???All persons having claims againstthe Ralph Oakley estate please present tho samo to W. T. Tolch, atThane. 1-14-3LGood Home-Cooked ??MEALSi:< ?and the best of service are to <>be had at oHEARTEASE tBoarding House <?MRS. ORLOFF KINGProprietress !'Third and Goldtii MI??mpgg:.**-???H ; i i t I I I 1 I M*I New Store!t ========== I4- Here it a revelation in Men'sT Goodt. Values In Quality, Val- [ j-j- ues In Workmanship. The prlcT es tell the story more emphati?f cally than words. No old stock.EVERYTHING NEW AND ||I FRESH "| Alaska Clothing Co.::-!- Ben. Klegman, Prop.1 142 FRONT St. !!2 CHENEY BLDG. !!OPPOSITE FERRY WAY |!t::: 11!;! i! 111 i i; 11111111! CAEE WAGNER j? has received a large shipment of BIG POTATOESof NORTH- ;; j? 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